Artificial intelligence is not just changing software. It is reshaping the way we power the world. Power Surge tells the remarkable story of how GE Vernova went from a quiet industrial spin-off to the center of one of Wall Street's biggest stories. Headlines declared that GE Vernova stock had "ridden the AI boom," but behind the hype lies a deeper truth: the rise of GE Vernova AI is tied to a surge in AI energy demand and the unstoppable growth of data center power needs.
This book takes you inside the forces driving the shift. Readers will see why electricity demand AI has become a core topic for governments and investors, how energy for data centers is fueling investment in grid modernization, and why shortages such as the transformer shortage have turned power equipment stocks into a hot sector. You'll understand the role of gas turbines GE builds, the outlook for natural gas turbines, and why leading turbine manufacturers' stocks are suddenly back in the spotlight.
At the same time, Power Surge offers clarity for investors. It breaks down energy infrastructure investing, the links between utilities and AI, and the role of data center infrastructure in shaping the future. It shows how grid reliability investing, electrification, and AI work together, giving readers insight into the energy transition and AI connection. With Wall Street's focus on Wall Street AI stocks, the book explains why an industrial spinoff success like GE Vernova captured attention, and what it means for the broader link between AI and electricity.
The benefits for readers are practical and clear. You'll find tools to think like an analyst, spot patterns in contracts and backlogs, and weigh risks alongside opportunities. Whether you are seeking an investor guide to the power sector or simply want to grasp the power sector outlook in the years ahead, this book delivers plain explanations backed by real examples.
Most importantly, it offers readers a balanced GE Vernova analysis-neither hype-driven nor overly cautious. By connecting the rise of AI with the fundamentals of power supply, Power Surge equips you to understand how technology shifts ripple outward, shaping industries and investments overnight.